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Ms Codruta Neumann
2017-08-08
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8th August 2017
My daughter was referred to the William Harvey hospital for ear issues after we moved home (up to then there had been long and frankly unsuccessful trips to our then doctors/consultant resulting in not much and hearing worsening month after months). The first meeting with Mrs Neumann went better than we anticipated. We came out armed with more knowledge of the condition than ever before and we came out with a plan going forward.. (more than that we came out optimistic for the future - something we hadn't even dared to hope for). My daughter has now been with Wonderful Ms N (as we nicknamed her) for several years, 5 operations (all of which were over 6 long hours) reconstruction of canal/bones to both inner ears (including one op to rectify what the previous hospital had done badly/wrong)! The appointment this week had my daughter in tears as Wonderful Ms N confirmed that instead of looking at living with no more than 40% overall hearing or hearing aids etc she now has 'perfect hearing' in BOTH ears..not to mention scars that will never show (more important to a 14 yr old than you would believe!) I'm sorry if this is long winded but truly I cannot praise this consultant or her work high enough. She has an amazing way about her it exudes empathy and understanding and she is clearly updating her knowledge constantly with new surgical practices to ensure her patients get the best treatment for their needs. As a worried parent to meet someone with such an understanding and empathic nature is so calming and reassuring it's such a weight off your shoulders knowing your child is not only in good hands but in the BEST hands. x
Ms Codruta Neumann
2017-08-04
Person
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5
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4th August 2017
My daughter was seen immediately and the doctor was very knowledgeable and explained everything perfectly. Very happy indeed
Ms Codruta Neumann
2017-08-01
Person
5
5
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1st August 2017
I first met Codruta Neumann 2 years ago when I was 60, after suffering hearing loss since the age of 25 , I had always been told that nothing could be done, I was amazed to be told by Codruta that there was possibly something that could be done for me after all.
From our first meeting I knew that this was someone I felt totally confident and at ease with and trusted.
I had some scans and tests and she told me the results were that yes there is something that could be done. I was so pleased
I was keep fully informed at all times ,I was shown how the operation would be done all risks were clearly explained and we decided to operate on my first ear , this was a complete success and my life began to change, I could hear after a few days and after 6 months healing I could hear 100% for the first time in years , we then discussed operating on my other ear , I totally trusted Codruta and we agreed to go ahead once again the operation was a complete success ,
I cannot praise the care I received throughout the whole process ,I have not one negative thing to say at all.
So 2 years on my hearing has been restored and my life has completely changed I cannot thank this amazing lady for her time support and changing my life completely I will always be externally grateful and never forget Codruta .
I hope that many other people will be able to enjoy restored hearing .
Thank you for everything Codruta
Ms Codruta Neumann
2017-07-13
Person
5
5
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13th July 2017
I have had my condition for more than 20 years and seen many consultants both in the nhs and privately. I would like to say that the treatment I have received from Ms Neumann is so far above any other I have ever had it is almost unreal. She has performed two very long and complicated operations on my ears and she fully understands the condition. She is kind and her bedside manor is amazing, she fully explains and supports you with everything and goes above and beyond at every turn, Her secretary is also one of the most helpful people I have ever had the good fortune to contact. many thanks Ms Neuman.
Ms Codruta Neumann
2017-01-30
Person
5
5
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30th January 2017
The biggest problem I had was the communication through switchboards and secretaries in order to get an appointment. That was several bad experiences which left me and my GP very upset and confused. I had a long wait for my appointment and then a long wait at the clinic though everyone there was helpful and professional. On seeing Ms Neumann she was very apologetic about the delays but very focussed on my condition. She spoke and listened to me at length, her explanation of my condition was caring and simple to understand. A very kind and professional consultation, thank you.
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- Otolaryngology
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After completing my basic surgical training on the South Coast, I have dedicated some time to research in ENT. For a year I worked in the world renowned Sanger Institute in Cambridge, studying the genetics of age related hearing loss. I was then selected for Higher Specialist Training in Ear Nose and Throat Surgery in the East of England Rotation. This included training at prestigious university teaching hospitals such as Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. Through competitive entry I have been awarded the Cambridge Otology Fellowship. This is where I completed my sub-speciality training in complex otology (ear surgery), ear implantation (cochlear implants and other hearing implants) and balance disorders. I hold a Master of Science degree in Evidence Based Medicine and Health Technology Assessment.
I was appointed as an ENT Consultant with the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust in Feb 2014 and I am now running a busy ENT general practice for children and adults, as well as a specialist practice for ear disorders and balance.
Since my appointment as a Consultant I continued to develop my expertise by visiting international centres of ENT excellence and maintaining close links with experts in the field, for example Prof Daniele Marchioni, in Verona, Italy and Prof John Dornhoffer in Arkansas, USA. I hold an Honorary Consultant appointment with the Southend Hospital where I perform complex reconstructive ear surgery alongside and train another Otology Consultant colleague.
I am passionate about teaching the new generation of surgeons and have been invited to join the faculty of ENT Masterclass, an organisation delivering ENT training for senior trainees and junior consultants in the UK and internationally. Click here for more information: www.entmasterclass.com. I also teach in the Advanced Cambridge Otology course (practical complex ear surgery course) and the Temporal Bone Dissection courses in Cambridge, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.I am a founding member of the Anglo-Romanian Ear Surgery Course, held annually in Cluj, Romania, where I train ENT surgeons though hands on dissection and live surgery.
ENT UK, the professional body of Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons in the UK, has awarded me the International Otology Travelling Fellowship for 2018 as recognition to the high quality service provided to my patients and my dedication to improvement of my surgical skills. This enabled me to spend two weeks with Prof Erwin Offeciers and his world renowned team of ear surgeons in Antwerp, Belgium, learning a novel technique for reconstructive ear surgery.
I am committed to ensuring that my patients get the best treatment available, supported by the latest research in the field. I am an active researcher and for my work I won the Xomed-Treace prize and a pump priming grant with the Otorhinolaryngology Research Society. I have run a trial for transtympanic steroid injections (injections through the ear drum) for Meniere’s disease patients. I currently run studies for necrotising otitis externa and sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
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